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By Muhd D Haidar
Determined to enhance security situation in the state, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has curtail declared his intention to establish Security Trust Fund.
The Governor disclosed this during the armed forces remembrance day celebration for fallen heroes in the state, said already plans were on top gear to that effect and will extend invitation to the well to do in the society for their contributions.
His words: “What I intend to do is the inauguration of the Security Trust Fund. We have gone far on that.
“Very soon, we are going to invite the eminent Kano indigenes, as well as eminent Nigerians we feel can come in and contribute so that, at least, we take measures to curtail the insecurity situation in the state,” he said.
Governor Yusuf reiterated the determination of his administration to collaborate with the security agencies and to support the bereaved families of the fallen heroes.
“After going round and seeing the families of the departed ones especially the widows and the children. I want to assure of my government’s support for them.
“We are going to liase with the Brigade Commander and the Officer-in-charge of this remembrance day Committee so that we find ways of assisting the bereaved families.
“Last month, we distributed food items in form of palliatives to the vulnerable people in the state. I insisted that widows and orphans as well as children of the late soldiers be included in that assistance. I am happy to say that it has reached all of them.
“I want to assure them that we will continue to give them maximum support.
“Just now I saw a child who is sick and because of lack of financial resources to support the child, he is just left on his own.
I just gave directive that the state commissioner for health should handle his issue. He should be taken to the hospital and take full care of his medical expenses until he recovers,” Governor Yusuf stated.
Meanwhile, highlights of the event include laying of the wreath and freeing of the white pigeons led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in company of the heads of security agencies such as Army, Navy, Airforce, Police, DSS and the Nigerian Legion, as well as the Emir of Kano.